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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.10 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.10 and 87.12 is: 120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.10 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.10 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.10 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 16,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,387.27/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.26

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